January, February, March (Early), March (Late), April (Early), April (Late), May (Early), May (Late), June, November, December

Planting Time

Autumn

Height

45 cm

Special Features

Good for Cut Flowers

Garden Position

Sun, Partial shade

Type of Soil

Moderately Fertile, Well Drained

Hardiness

Indoor

Delivery

From end August

Amaryllis bulbs should be planted in loam based potting compost JI No.2 with with the neck and shoulders just above the surface of the soil. Place the potted bulb in dappled light or full sun then water sparingly until in growth begins. You can provide a little gentle base heat to quicken growth. Feed every two weeks with a good balanced fertiliser then, after flowering, remove the flower stem and water less as the leaves begin to die back. Once dormant, leave in the pot as Amaryllis dislike root disturbance. Place in a shed, garage or greenhouse to rest and repeat the process when ready to grow again. They can be re-potted around every three to five years.